The Cure for Cancer Might be: HIV

Found this on Slashdot, seemed to have some verasity when the link is followed.

"Wired News has published that Scientists have successfully modified the AIDS-causing HIV in such a way that it can attack metasticized melanoma (cancer cells). The impact of genetic research on cancer research is in and of itself amazing. To mix this with the strategy of using one strong enemy against another is brilliance! Research will continue, obviously, but they are already reporting success on living creatures."

beautiful tree and sky on Mulholland Highway. Ended up being a 35 mile ride with 2300 feet of cimbing. Started sprinkling just as I was getting home. More pictures at web album

Another short ride. Westlake Village. Some threating skys behind me.

ride

Short ride today. Gotta get back in shape. Had the cat scan yesterday, should know about whether the cancer soon. 52 degrees but it feels colder. Better adapt to the morning 30's since it looks like it's not warming up anytime soon.

invasive tests tour update

Had the Cat Scan this evening. Drinking the barium was the worst part, the I.V. iodine was no problem. The unpleasant test on Friday eliminated the possibility of bladder and/or prostrate cancer. Great news. I won't know about the kidney for a couple of weeks. I feel good. Prepared for bad news but expecting good news.

Raffle

We set up a table on the UCLA campus to sell raffle tickets for the RED Nano. Not much luck today.

1st commute by bike in a while.

New Donations!

Davilee Bruce thank you very much for the contribution and words of encouragement.


Karen, what a wonderful Valentines gift, love u.

short ride

Street near my house that gains 200 feet in 3 tenths of a mile.

after the days tasks not much time is left for a ride. Hanging out with Kiwi and Mango.

It rained for about 30 of the 103 miles that I rode. I discovered that my road bike is not meant for riding in Mud. The pedals and shoe clips filled with mud and made it difficult to clip in and out. The derailers, sprockets and brakes didn't work well under those conditions. The last 10 miles were in the dark, pouring rain and a decent headwind. Before rain the average speed was in the high 16's. At the end of the ride the average was 14.5. Overall despite the difficult conditions it was a great ride. The scenery was incredible. One humbling embarrassing moment at the Santa Barbara pier when I my right foot was clipped in and I tipped over to the right and landed on my side. Hadn't done that since first getting the speedplays. Scraped the knee. With over 50 miles left to ride it had me a little worried but the pain disappeared after a couple of miles. At least the people near by were entertained. A long ride on the Wednesday is not in the cards since the bike needs some maintenance . Just as well since I'm a bit sore.

a break in the rain. on the 101. mile70

getting rained on.

another view of the peir. its clear but i just heard thunder

the pier at the end of state street.

Sand sculpture

Cabrillo beach. mile 49

The Parrot Menagerie

beautiful. wish i had a real camera with me.

La Connchita. mile 28